Cancel TotalAV 2026: The $19 Antivirus That Auto-Renews at $119

Updated 2026-03-02 • 6 min read

💸 The price jump: TotalAV advertises $19/year. The auto-renewal rate? $119/year. That's a 526% increase hidden in the terms of service. This "introductory pricing" model is one of the most common antivirus complaints online.

How to Cancel TotalAV

Method 1: Online Account

Go to my.totalav.com
Sign in to your account
Go to Billing or Subscription
Click Cancel subscription or Turn off auto-renewal
They'll present multiple retention screens — decline all offers

Method 2: Email

Email support@totalav.com with subject "Cancel my subscription and turn off auto-renewal." Include your account email and order number.

Method 3: Phone

Call 1-833-781-8881 — request cancellation and refund if within 30 days.

Get a Refund

30-day money-back guarantee: If you were just auto-renewed, request a refund immediately
If they refuse: File a chargeback with your credit card company citing "unexpected price increase"
Document the price discrepancy: Screenshot the advertised price vs. what you were charged
BBB complaints: TotalAV has a history of complaints about renewal pricing

Why TotalAV Exists (Marketing Over Product)

TotalAV is a relatively new antivirus company that spends heavily on advertising — particularly YouTube sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and review site placements. Here's what most "reviews" don't tell you:

Most TotalAV "reviews" are affiliate content — the reviewer earns commission
Independent labs rarely test TotalAV — AV-TEST and AV-Comparatives (the gold standards) have limited data on it
The $19 price is bait — designed to get your credit card on file for the $119 renewal
Windows Defender scores better in independent testing and costs $0

The Antivirus Industry Truth

Almost every paid antivirus uses the same tricks:

Low intro pricing: $19-29 first year, $80-150 renewal
Bundled upsells: VPN, password manager, "system optimizer" — all available free elsewhere
Scare tactics: Pop-ups saying "Your computer is at risk!" to pressure upgrades
Auto-renewal buried in fine print: Enabled by default, hard to turn off

✅ The free security stack that replaces TotalAV: Windows Defender (real-time AV) + Malwarebytes Free (monthly scan) + uBlock Origin (browser protection) + Bitwarden (password manager) = $0/year, better than any paid suite.

🔐 Paying for TotalAV, Norton, McAfee, AND a VPN? Security subscription stacking is one of the most common wastes we see. Upload your bank statement to find every security charge.

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Quick Cancel Guide: Totalav

Direct cancel link + step-by-step instructions